Patient's question:
The baby was awake around 3 PM and stayed awake until morning without taking a nap. Around 10 AM, the baby took a nap and didn't eat until 6 or 7 PM. At night, the baby breastfed three to four times. From morning to 7 PM, the baby didn't eat much.What kind of assistance is needed: Want to ask the doctor...
Doctor's answer:
Hello. Babies with zinc deficiency indeed have poor appetites, but whether your baby is deficient in zinc can only be determined through a blood test. In fact, poor appetite is closely related to feeding habits. It's important to cultivate good bowel habits in babies from a young age, encouraging them to sit down while eating and not to eat while playing. Avoid giving them excessive sweet snacks, puffed foods, or treating drinks as water. Let your baby eat what they enjoy, and if they don't like something, it's okay to leave it. A diet lacking in meat and picky eating habits can gradually diminish a baby's appetite.Scientific feeding ensures that all trace elements are adequately provided. The balanced diet we refer to involves a proper mix of coarse and fine grains, meat and vegetables, ensuring an even ratio of grains and vegetables for comprehensive nutrition. When the diet meets the baby's body's needs, the baby will grow healthy and strong.
As babies grow older, their deep sleep gradually increases, which is perfectly normal. Many children sleep less deeply than this, and as long as it doesn't interfere with their physical development, it's fine. Wishing your baby a healthy and joyful transformation!